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Mary Martin was born on December 1, 1913 in Weatherford, Texas, United States and was credited as a film actor, singer and television actor. Mary Martin died on November 3, 1990 at the age of 76. Education on record includes Royal College of Art. Listed accolades include Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical (1950, 1955, 1960), Kennedy Center Honors, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie (1956) and 1 more.
My Take
Mary Martin belongs to that rare tier of performers who didn't just play iconic roles, she created them. Originating Nellie Forbush, Peter Pan, and Maria von Trapp means she essentially set the template every later actress had to follow. What strikes me most is the journey from small-town Weatherford, Texas to the very center of Broadway's golden age. Four Tony Awards and a Kennedy Center Honor barely capture her influence. She was a true muse of Rodgers and Hammerstein, and decades after her passing in 1990, the warmth and theatrical light she brought still radiate through those shows.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mary Martin
- Name (Japanese)
- メリー・マーティン
- Reading
- めりー・まーてぃん
- Born
- December 1, 1913 – November 3, 1990
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Ox
- Origin
- Weatherford, Texas, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / singer / television actor / stage actor / actor
2. Background
- University
- Royal College of Art
Awards & achievements
- 1950 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical
- 1955 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical
- 1960 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical
- Kennedy Center Honors
- 1956 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary%20Martin
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q285483
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Mary Martin born?
Born December 1, 1913.
When did Mary Martin die?
Died November 3, 1990, aged 76.
Where was Mary Martin from?
Mary Martin was from Weatherford, Texas, United States.
What did Mary Martin do?
Mary Martin worked as film actor, singer, television actor, stage actor, actor.
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